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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $70,800

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $71,802

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,995

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $67,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelSLKi8
TrimSLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $63,200 $143,400
Base Invoice $58,776 $134,040
Lighting Package 1,010  
Premium II Package 1,410  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Automatic climate control, front 720  
iPod integration 375  
Navigation system 1,200  
Giga World   2,000
Lighting Package 939  
Premium II Package 1,311  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659  
Automatic climate control, front 670  
iPod integration 349  
Navigation system 1,116  
Giga World   1,840
Options (change) 5,425 2,000
Options (change) 5,044 1,840
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,300 -3,793
Total Price $70,800 $142,602
Total Invoice $65,995 $133,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $71,912
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,190
Model Year20082017
ModelSLKi8
TrimSLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine355hp V8357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-20
Total Price$70,800$142,602
Adjustments for Features-1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,690$142,602
Total Invoice$65,995$133,082
Adjustments for Features-1030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,892$133,082

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW i8

Model Year20082017
ModelSLKi8
TrimSLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view front camera $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
7 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,925$10,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1030

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW i8

Model Year20082017
ModelSLKi8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.7 in110.2 in
Length160.7 in184.9 in
Width70.4 in76.5 in
Height51.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,420 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

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